Carwyn has been torn from his family and must confront the terrifying truth: his father's blood pact has sealed his family's fate. As Gaeleath seeks to destroy everything, Carwyn finds himself trapped; the urge to do what is right is overshadowed by his vow to protect those he loves. With Sarya and Puck at Gaeleath's mercy, Carwyn must tread carefully to keep them safe.
Meanwhile, Hagen, the brooding prince of Clan Bayle has been sent to Bloodrose lands as he returns from Asthemar. He faces an unexpected directive along the way; his mother demands he find a wife during the upcoming celebrations when he returns to Oblor.
While finalizing his mission, he encounters Perdita, a spirited tavern cook. Her independence and unique magic captivate him; she's unlike any woman he's ever met. However; their equal dislike for each other seems to be the only thing they have in common.
Perdita, seeking freedom from her indentured servitude, finds herself accidentally drawn into Hagen's world. As she escapes the tavern and enters the city of Oblor, her life takes an unexpected turn. All that she has though to be true about her life is turned upside down.
A lost Royal child.
A blood pact.
A life forever changed.
